About The Role

Salary: up to 85k

Shift: 1st Shift- 7am-4pm

Equipment: Bobst folder gluers and die cutters

Job Description

Finishing Manager – First Shift

We are seeking an experienced Finishing Manager to oversee the company’s finishing department on first shift. This individual will be responsible for managing daily production, supporting department workflow, leading employees, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring jobs move through finishing accurately and on schedule.

This is a strong opportunity for a hands-on finishing leader with experience in bindery, commercial finishing, packaging finishing, die cutting, folder gluing, or specialty post-press operations.

Schedule

First Shift

Monday through Friday
Overtime may be required based on production needs

Key Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations within the finishing department
Lead, support, and direct finishing employees on first shift
Coordinate job flow through finishing to meet production schedules and customer deadlines
Review job tickets, specifications, samples, and production requirements before work begins
Ensure work is completed accurately, efficiently, and to company quality standards
Monitor production across finishing equipment and help resolve issues that impact workflow
Support setup, changeovers, troubleshooting, and adjustments when needed
Work closely with production, scheduling, quality, customer service, and management teams
Prioritize jobs based on due dates, customer needs, machine availability, and department capacity
Maintain strong communication between shifts, departments, and leadership
Train employees on proper procedures, quality expectations, safety standards, and equipment best practices
Monitor employee performance, attendance, productivity, and overall department accountability
Help identify areas for improvement in workflow, waste reduction, quality, efficiency, and downtime
Ensure finished products meet customer specifications before moving to the next step or shipping
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
Enforce company safety policies and proper machine operation standards
Assist with staffing needs, cross-training, and department coverage
Support continuous improvement efforts within the finishing department

Equipment / Department Knowledge

The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of finishing and bindery operations, which may include

Die cutting
Folder gluing

Folding

Cutting

Saddle stitching
Side stitching
Wire-O binding
Coil binding

Collating

Drilling

Shrink wrapping
Wafer sealing
Window patching
UV coating
Film lamination
Tipping and inserting
Packaging finishing
Commercial bindery
Specialty finishing

Qualifications

Previous leadership experience in finishing, bindery, packaging, or post-press production required
Strong understanding of finishing workflows, job tickets, production schedules, and quality requirements
Experience leading teams in a fast-paced manufacturing or print production environment
Hands-on knowledge of finishing equipment, setup, troubleshooting, and quality checks
Ability to prioritize multiple jobs and keep production moving efficiently
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Ability to train, coach, and hold employees accountable
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Comfortable working with production schedules, deadlines, and changing priorities
Mechanical aptitude and ability to support equipment-related troubleshooting preferred
Experience with packaging, folding cartons, die cutting, folder gluing, or specialty finishing preferred

Preferred Experience

Commercial print finishing
Trade bindery
Folding carton packaging
Die cutting
Folder gluing
Bindery management
Production supervision
Quality control
Scheduling or workflow coordination
Continuous improvement
Safety and employee training

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a steady, hands-on leader who understands finishing production and can keep people, jobs, and machines moving efficiently. This person should be comfortable overseeing employees, solving production issues, maintaining quality, and making sure finished work is completed accurately and on time.

A strong candidate will bring experience in bindery or finishing leadership and understand the importance of setup, job changeovers, quality checks, troubleshooting, communication, and production flow through the final stages of the job.

Finishing Supervisor